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Mac use to make a Johnson outboard socket just for that purpose. (Not Evinrude, just a Johnson name brand, weird!) Anyway they lasted real well, but alas they would finally split after many years of powerhead rebuilding. With a rod torque of 32-34 ft lbs on the rod bolts that’s a lot of strain on a thin wall socket. It was a black hardened socket. About 1 1/2" long. They always warrantied them well. You don’t see Mac tool trucks much anymore.
OMC made a Vortec socket especially for this purpose. It is tapered down to the end and works well, but they are proud of it. The number escapes me at the moment. They also have a 3/8" one for the bigger motors now.
For occasional use any of the top brand will work. Just take a rod with you to make sure it fits down inside on the head of the bolt.
Dan in TN